THREE HOURS’ REFLECTION ON THEPASSION AND DEATH OF JESUS CHRIST

GOOD FRIDAY

APRIL 10, 2020

St. Patrick’s Cathedral“AmericA’s PArish church”

New York City

LITANY OF THE SACRED HEART

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. God our Father in heaven have mercy on us.God the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy on us.God the Holy Spirit have mercy on us.Holy Trinity, one God have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is Well pleased have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you have mercy on us.

Three hours’ reflecTion on The Passion and deaTh of Jesus chrisT

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The Seven Last Words of Christ Théodore DuboisIntroduction

O all ye who travel upon the highway, hearken to me, and behold me:was e’er sorrow like unto my sorrow?

For the Lord Almighty hath dealt bitterly with me.Call me now no more Naomi, from today call me Mara.

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you have mercy on us.Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us. Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. Touch our hearts and make them like your own.

Leader Let us pray. Father, we rejoice in the gifts of love we have received from the heart of Jesus your

Son. Open our hearts to share his life and continue to bless us with his love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

All Amen.

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StandHymn: How Great Thou Art Stuart K. Hine

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Introduction Most Reverend Gerardo J. ColaciccoAuxiliary Bishop of New York

KneelReader We gather here on this Good Friday to keep vigil and pray with our Savior during the hours

of His Passion. May the time we spend this afternoon draw us closer to the suffering Christ.In order to maintain a reverent pace while praying together,

please pause at each slash mark (/).All Lord Jesus,/ you ask us to carry our cross each day./ We have not always followed

Your teachings, Your way of life, and yet You love us without conditions./ Today we come to you in our weakness./ Give us courage to stand by You in Your

agony, now and whenever a share in that suffering enters our own lives./ Help us to do the Father’s will,/ and make us selfless in our charity towards all.

Reader Jesus said: “If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me...”

All Lord, help us to follow You.Reader Jesus said: “Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you…”All Lord, help us to follow You.Reader Jesus said: “Unless you turn and become like little children, you will not enter the

kingdom of heaven…”All Lord, help us to follow You.Reader Jesus said: “Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation; woe to

you who are filled now, for you will be hungry…”All Lord, help us to follow You.

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THE FIRST WORDReading Luke 23:33,34

When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left. Then Jesus said: ‘Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.’

StandHymn: Soul of My Savior ANIMA CHRISTI

Reflection

SitThe Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross Franz Joseph HaydnIntroduction

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Response KneelReader Though He was in the form of God, Jesus did not count equality with God a thing

to be grasped. Rather, He emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even death on a cross.

All At the name of Jesus/ every knee must bow,/ and tongue confess/ that Jesus Christ is Lord,/ to the glory of God the Father.

Reader Therefore God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every other name. So that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

All At the name of Jesus/ every knee must bow,/ and tongue confess/ that Jesus Christ is Lord,/ to the glory of God the Father.

Reader Almighty and everlasting God, you willed that our Savior should become man and undergo the torment of the cross as an example of humility for all humanity. Grant that we may follow in His suffering as to share in His glorious resurrection. We ask this through the same Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

StandHymn: O Sacred Head Surrounded PASSION CHORALE

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THE SECOND WORDReading Luke 23:39-43

Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying ‘Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us.’ The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, ‘Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? And indeed, we have been condemned justly, for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, but this man has done nothing criminal.’ Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ He replied to him, ‘Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.’

Response KneelReader Lord Jesus, on the night before You suffered You said to Your apostles: “This is how

all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” You brought good tidings to the poor.All Let us be Your messengers to the poor.Reader You healed the sick.All Let us bring them your help and consolation.Reader Lovingly You called the children to You.All May our example/ lead them to goodness and truth.Reader You love the sinner even while hating the sin.All Keep us/ from harsh judgments of others.Reader You have taken upon Yourself our burdens.All Give us the grace/ to bear the burdens of one another.Reader Lord God, keep us in Your love so that on the day of judgment we may come to You

in Joy. We ask this through Christ our Lord.All Amen.

Reflection

SitHerzlich tut mich verlangen, Op. 122 Johannes Brahms

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THE THIRD WORDReading John 19:25-27

Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold, your son.’ Then he said to the disciple, ‘Behold, your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.

StandHymn: Ah, Holy Jesus HERZLIEBSTER JESU

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Response KneelReader Holy Mary, you were conceived without the stain of Adam’s sin.All Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee!Reader In faith you conceived in your womb God and man, Jesus Christ, our Lord.All Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee!Reader Blessed Virgin, true Mother of the eternal Word, your own heart was pierced by a

sword even while you did the will of the Father.All Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee!Reader Blessed Virgin, you stood at the foot of our Savior’s cross.All Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee!Reader You were assumed into heaven as a foreshadowing of our own destiny.All Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee!Reader Almighty Father, Your Son Jesus suffered the depths of human suffering in His agony

on the cross. Strengthen our faith so that, like Mary, we may ponder the mystery of our redemption and persevere until You call us to Yourself. We ask this through the same Christ, our Lord.

All Amen.

Reflection

SitAve Maria Johann Sebastian Bach/Charles Gounod

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee,blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners,now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

SitThe Seven Last Words of Christ on the Cross César FranckFourth Word: Deus meus ut quid dereliquisti me

O Lord my God, why hast thou forsaken me?Those who know me,

these who know me like mere strangershave now withdrawn from me,those who were my dear friends

have all forgotten me.

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StandTHE FOURTH WORD

Reading Mark 15:33-34And at three o’clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?’ which is translated, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’

Reflection

Response KneelReader As we remember the Passion of our Lord, let us join ourselves with Him as He prayed

the 22nd Psalm. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? You are far from my prayer, from the

words of my cry. O God, I cry out by day and You answer not; by night and there is no relief for me.

All Lamb of God,/ You take away the sins of the world./ Have mercy on us.Reader I am a worm, not a man; the scorn of me, despised by the people. All who see me

scoff at me. They mock me with parted lips, they wag their heads.All Lamb of God,/ You take away the sins of the world./ Have mercy on us.Reader I am like water poured out; all my bones are racked. They have pierced my hands

and my feet; I can count all my bones.All Lamb of God,/ You take away the sins of the world./ Have mercy on us.

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THE FIFTH WORDReading John 19:28, 29

After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the Scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I thirst.’ There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it to his mouth.

StandHymn: At the Cross Her Station Keeping STABAT MATER DOLOROSA

Reader They look on and gloat over me; They divide my garments among them, and for my vesture they cast lots. Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength, and honor and blessing!

All Lamb of God,/ You take away the sins of the world./ Have mercy on us.Reader Lord Jesus Christ, You experienced fully the weakness of our humanity and were even

betrayed by Your friends. By your blessed passion be our comfort, our protection and our strength in our weakness. You who live and reign for ever and ever.

All Amen.

SitSept Chorals-Poèmes d’Orgue pour Charles Tournemireles sept paroles du Christ, Op. 67 Sitio

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Response KneelReader Let us pray to the Father, asking for the grace to drink the cup which He offers us. Make us strong with the faith of our father Abraham.All Father, Your will be done.Reader Make us single-minded with the dedication of Moses.All Father, Your will be done.Reader Make us faithful with the fidelity of Ruth.All Father, Your will be done.Reader Enlighten us with the wisdom of Solomon.All Father, Your will be done.Reader Make us bold with the courage of Esther.All Father, Your will be done.Reader Fill us with the zeal of John the BaptistAll Father, Your will be done.Reader Unite us with the confession of Peter.All Father, Your will be done.Reader Give us the fortitude of Paul.All Father, Your will be done.Reader Form us as you did the Virgin Mary.All Father, Your will be done.

Reflection

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StandHymn: Hail True Cross ST. THOMAS

Reflection

SitKomm, süßer Tod, BWV 478 Johann Sebastian Bach

arr. Virgil Fox

THE SIXTH WORDReading Luke 23:44-46

It was now about noon and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon because of an eclipse of the sun. Then the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commend my spirit’; and when he said this he breathed his last.

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Response KneelReader When you come to serve the Lord, prepare yourself for trials.All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader Be sincere of heart and steadfast, undisturbed in time of adversity.All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader Cling to the Lord, forsake Him not; thus will your fortune be great.All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader Accept whatever befalls you, in crushing misfortune be patient.All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader Trust God and He will help you; make straight your ways and hopes in Him.All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader You who fear the Lord, trust Him and your reward will not be lost.All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader You who fear the Lord, hope for good things, for lasting joy and mercy.All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader Consider the generations long past, and understand; has anyone hoped in the Lord and

been disappointed?All Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.Reader O Lord our God, Your faithfulness and kindness to us will never end. Grant us the

gift of unwavering trust in the promises You have made to us. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

All Amen.

StandHymn: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross ROCKINGHAM

SitThe Seven Last Words of Christ Theodore DuboisSeventh Word: Consummatum est!

And with a loud voice Jesus cried, exclaiming, It is finished!And He did bow His head, and rendered up His spirit.

And it was about the sixth hour; and the sun was darkened,and darkness covered the earth until about the ninth hour;

and the veil of the temple was rent, and all the earth did quake;and the rocks were rent, and all the graves were opened wide.Christ, we do all adore Thee, and we do praise Thee for ever;for on the holy cross has thou the world from sin redeemed.

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Reflection

THE SEVENTH WORDReading John 19:29, 30

When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, ‘It is finished.’ And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.

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Were You There? Spiritual

1. Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord?2. Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree? Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they nailed Him to the tree?3. Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Were you there when they pierced Him in the side? Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they pierced Him in the side?4. Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb? Oh! sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they laid Him in the tomb?

Response KneelReader Like a sapling He grew up in front of us, like a root in arid ground. Without beauty,

without majesty we saw Him, no looks to attract our eyes.All We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You,/ because by Your holy cross/ You

have redeemed the world.Reader A thing despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering.All We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You,/ because by Your holy cross/ You

have redeemed the world.Reader And yet ours were the sufferings He bore, ours the sorrows He carried. But we thought

of Him as someone punished, struck by God and brought low.All We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You,/ because by Your holy cross/ You

have redeemed the world.Reader Yet He was pierced through for our faults, crushed for our sins. On Him lies a punishment

that brings us peace and through his wounds we are healed.All We adore You, O Christ, and we praise You,/ because by Your holy cross/ You

have redeemed the world.

Reader Lord Jesus Christ, by Your holy and glorious wounds guard us and keep us from all evil and bring us to the victory You have won for us. You live and reign for ever and ever.

All Amen.

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The Lord’s PrayerOur Father, who art in heaven,hallowed be Thy name;Thy kingdom come;Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread;and forgive us our trespassesas we forgive those who trespass against us;and lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil.Amen.

Hail MaryHail Mary, full of grace!The Lord is with thee.Blessed are thou among women,and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinnersnow and at the hour of our death.Amen.

Glory BeGlory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit:as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever.Amen.

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Conclusion

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Hymn: Lift High the Cross CRUCIFER

His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New YorkMost Rev. Gerardo J. Colacicco, Presider

Rev. Msgr. Robert T. Ritchie, RectorRev. Andrew King, Master of Ceremonies

Rev. Edward Dougherty, MM • Rev. Arthur Golino • Rev. Donald HaggertyJennifer Pascual, DMA, Director of Music

Daniel Brondel, Associate Director of MusicMichael Hey, Associate Director of Music, Organist

Robert M. Evers, Music AdministratorCarla Wesby, Cantor

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